A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who has worked on Vancouver Island and in the Lower Mainland has been suspended over alleged “sexual abuse” and violations of professional boundaries and privacy. The College of Complementary Health Professionals of B.C. issued a summary protection order suspending Xiao Feng last week. The suspension stems from allegations brought forward in a complaint the college received on June 3. The allegations against Feng have not been proven. The college’s order has been put in place to protect the public while it investigates Feng’s alleged misconduct. A summary of the the college’s reasons for issuing the order does not elaborate on the context of the complaint, describing it only as containing “allegations that the respondent engaged in professional misconduct in the form of alleged sexual abuse, professional boundary violations, and privacy violations.” A panel of the college’s investigation committee determined that a suspension was necessary while the complaint is investigated. “The panel applied the applicable statutory test and, without deciding the merits of the allegation, was satisfied there are reasonable grounds to believe that the respondent’s continued, unrestricted practice poses a significant risk of harm,” the summary reads. “In determining the appropriate protective measure, the panel considered the seriousness of the alleged misconduct, the nature of the evidence before it, the absence of measures currently in place to mitigate the identified risks, and the respondent’s conduct in the context of the proceeding. The panel concluded that measures short of suspension would not adequately address the risks.” According to the college’s summary, Feng has practised in Vancouver, Richmond and Victoria. The college’s online directory lists his employer as Oshio College of Acupuncture and Herbology in Saanich.
